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The Senate consists of 11 standing committees that cover various issues.

[Photo] The Daily Explains: The structure and function of the Faculty Senate

November 13, 2024
Before coming to Northwestern, Derrick Gragg had served as athletic director at both the University of Tulsa and Eastern Michigan University.

[Photo] Derrick Gragg appointed as Northwestern’s vice president for athletic strategy, search for new athletic director begins

June 13, 2024
Five Northwestern faculty members noted as excellent and innovative undergraduate faculty members.

[Photo] Five Northwestern faculty members receive 2024 University Teaching Awards

April 29, 2024
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Pat Fitzgerald. The former coach is suing the University for defamation and breach of contract.

[Photo] Former NU football players win motion to consolidate Pat Fitzgerald lawsuit

April 24, 2024
Martin Stadium, home to the University’s lacrosse and soccer teams, will undergo temporary enhancements that will allow it to host games for NU’s football team through the 2025 season.

[Photo] Football: Northwestern to play ‘majority’ of 2024, 2025 home games at enhanced Martin Stadium

April 10, 2024
Pat Fitzgerald. The former coach is suing Northwestern for $130 million in damages after being fired in July 2023.

[Photo] Defense motion to dismiss Pat Fitzgerald’s lawsuit against NU, Schill denied

April 3, 2024
Bleachers behind a field.

[Photo] NU requests city analysis on possible lakeside football field

April 2, 2024
The entrance to Ryan Field in front of a blue sky.

[Photo] Football: Northwestern adds veteran head coach Skip Holtz as special assistant

August 6, 2023
Two players in purple and white softball uniforms celebrate with smiles on their faces.

[Photo] Softball: Why I Play: Maeve Nelson talks recruitment, Women’s College World Series

April 6, 2023
A gray building with multiple stone pillars. The words “Harris Hall” are engraved above the pillars.

[Photo] Newly endowed Sanders Seminar program to offer historical deep dives this fall

March 28, 2023
Woman in purple sweatshirts wearing mask looks at field

[Photo] Softball: Drohan sisters dominate the world of collegiate softball

February 16, 2023
An athlete in a white jersey holds a lacrosse stick.

[Photo] Lacrosse: What to Watch For: The Scane Train is back, but with the loss of Lauren Gilbert, what will Northwestern face as it vies for eighth national championship?

February 16, 2023
An athlete in a white jersey and black shorts runs while holding a lacrosse ball in a lacrosse stick.

[Photo] Lacrosse: No. 4 Northwestern lights up the scoreboard, just short of No. 5 Syracuse in nail-biting thriller

February 12, 2023
A gray building with four large pillars below the engraved words “Harris Hall.”

[Photo] History Prof. wins Bethwell A. Ogot Prize for best East African studies book

January 9, 2023
A coach stands on the field.

[Photo] Football: Northwestern parts ways with defensive coordinator Jim O’Neil, two position coaches

November 29, 2022
A tan building with four pillars and “Harris Hall” written above an entrance with a brown door.

[Photo] History Prof. Kate Masur’s book wins American Historical Association’s Littleton-Griswold Prize

November 21, 2022
Fisk Hall pictured. A sign reading “McCormick Journalism Center” is set above a door and below a series of windows on a brick wall.

[Photo] Medill alum Alexis Grant receives NU fellowship for media entrepreneurship

November 7, 2022
Girl in white uniform dribbles ball.

[Photo] Women’s Basketball: Northwestern’s Sydney Wood is ready for her closeup: How the graduate student forward is setting her sights on victory this season

November 1, 2022
A basketball coach throws his hands in the year.

[Photo] Men’s Basketball: 2022-23 Wildcat entrance survey

October 31, 2022
Veronica Burton, former Northwestern guard, dribbles the ball down the court.

[Photo] Women’s Basketball: With Veronica Burton gone, other players step up

October 31, 2022
A basketball player in a white jersey and white shorts stands in the paint.

[Photo] Men’s Basketball: “It’s a collective effort”: Northwestern boasts retooled frontcourt in 2022-23

October 31, 2022
A beige building framed by a blue sky.

[Photo] Alice Kaplan Institute hosts a conversation on how to cope in the academic world

October 25, 2022
A building with the words “McCormick Journalism Center” above a door and below a brick wall with windows.

[Photo] Medill Local News Accelerator aims to support Chicago outlets

October 19, 2022
The outside of a college football field.

[Photo] Recapping Schill’s biggest athletic moments at Oregon and what lies ahead at Northwestern

October 16, 2022
A football stadium.

[Photo] “The future of intercollegiate athletics is really uncertain”: Schill on NIL, transfer portal and conference realignment

October 16, 2022
Picture of the entrance to Ryan Field before the rebuilding process begins.

[Photo] Northwestern officials explain specifics of Ryan Field rebuild in 7th Ward meeting

October 13, 2022
Daily file photo by Joshua Hoffman

[Photo] Men’s Basketball Notebook: Collins, NU players talk backcourt experience, new frontcourt and more at Big Ten Media Day

October 12, 2022
A football coach stands on the sideline.

[Photo] Football: Two programs in flux: Northwestern gears up for clash with Wisconsin and interim head coach Leonhard Saturday

October 5, 2022
A player in a white jersey with “19” on it reaches for the ball.

[Photo] Volleyball: Northwestern defeats No. 7 Minnesota in first conference win

September 29, 2022
Fisk Hall pictured. A sign reading McCormick Journalism Center is set above a door and below a series of windows on a brick wall.

[Photo] McCormick Foundation donates $2.4 million to Medill local news program

September 27, 2022
A player in a gray jersey prepares to kick the ball.

[Photo] Women’s Soccer: No. 9 Northwestern continues historic season with conference victories

September 25, 2022
A woman wearing a purple-and-white jersey reaches to hit a volleyball.

[Photo] Volleyball: Northwestern kicks off Big Ten play with losses to Minnesota and Illinois

September 25, 2022
A field hockey player in a black jersey raises her arms and celebrates after scoring.

[Photo] Fall Sports Roundup: Northwestern women’s sports off to remarkable season

September 21, 2022
A girl with brown hair runs down a field holding a lacrosse stick as a player defends her.

[Photo] Lacrosse: Scane returns for a fifth year, two graduate transfers join the Cats

September 21, 2022
Football player in white jersey blocks defender in blue jersey.

[Photo] Football: From separated shoulders to contested catches, Gordon and Navarro bring physicality to passing game

September 7, 2022
Junior quarterback Ryan Hilinski wears a white jersey and looks to the sideline.

[Photo] Football: Ready for redemption: Northwestern’s offense looks to show its improvement against 2021 opponent Duke

September 7, 2022
A football player in a white jersey with the number 26 on it looks up on the field.

[Photo] Football: Northwestern seeks to maintain momentum in home opener against Duke

September 7, 2022
Player in white jersey gives ball to another player in a white jersey

[Photo] Winning and Irish Jigging: The seven plays that decided Northwestern’s instant classic win over Nebraska

August 28, 2022
Player in white jersey looks around a stadium

[Photo] Football: Hilinski puts 2021 in rearview, completes special performance in Northwestern’s season-opening win

August 27, 2022
Player in white jersey looks to pass the football

[Photo] Rapid Recap: Northwestern 31, Nebraska 28

August 27, 2022
A football player in a purple jersey with the number 12 on it stands on the field.

[Photo] Football Preview: Northwestern seeks redemption in season opener against Nebraska

August 25, 2022
A football player in a purple jersey and black pants hands the ball off.

[Photo] Football Preview: Northwestern offense looks to talented running back room

August 24, 2022
A sign that reads "Northwestern University" above green and pink bushes.

[Photo] Year in Review: NU’s top stories from 2021-22

August 12, 2022
A softball player wearing a white helmet and white-and-purple jersey holds a red-and-black bat and prepares to swing.

[Photo] Softball: Northwestern returning veteran firepower, eyes another trip to Oklahoma City in 2023

August 12, 2022
A lacrosse player wearing purple and white runs downfield holding a stick.

[Photo] Lacrosse: Northwestern looks to rebuild, remain competitive on national scale

August 12, 2022
Person wearing volleyball uniform prepares to spike a ball in midair.

[Photo] Volleyball: Northwestern looks to break out with veterans and best-ever recruiting class

August 12, 2022
A woman wearing a purple-and-white jersey reaches to hit a volleyball.

[Photo] Volleyball: Northwestern players, coach Shane Davis attend first-ever Big Ten Media Days

August 2, 2022
Players in white uniforms look downfield during a football game.

[Photo] Football: What to know from Big Ten Football Media Days

July 27, 2022
Softball player in white uniform and helmet claps hands.

[Photo] Softball: No. 9 Northwestern’s WCWS run ends at the hands of No. 5 UCLA

June 4, 2022
Softball player in purple uniform and cap holds a blue-and-black bat on right shoulder.

[Photo] Softball: No. 9 Northwestern can’t find answers in WCWS loss to No. 1 Oklahoma

June 3, 2022
Softball player wearing purple and white uniform runs on dirt basepath.

[Photo] Softball: Northwestern earns No. 9 seed in NCAA Tournament

May 18, 2022
Softball player wearing purple uniform holds out glove on field.

[Photo] Softball: Northwestern dominates All-Conference honors, receives three of four individual awards

May 11, 2022
Residential hall with a bike rack nearby.

[Photo] Area councils hope to create smaller communities for students across campus

May 10, 2022
Softball player wearing white uniform and white helmet holds black-and-red bat on shoulder.

[Photo] Softball: No. 8 Northwestern drops Minnesota series, clinches first Big Ten title in 14 years

May 9, 2022
Seven girls in purple jerseys and white pants cheer and smile from a softball dugout.

[Photo] Softball: No. 8 Northwestern sweeps Iowa, closes weekend with Senior Day shutout

May 1, 2022
Softball coach in purple sweatshirt, hat, mask and sunglasses stands on field.

[Photo] Softball Notebook: Drohan, players reflect on No. 8 Northwestern’s season

April 28, 2022
An Evanston Fire Department drives by with sirens blazing.

[Photo] Arson incident prompts Evanston Police Department to seek help from community

April 27, 2022
A tan stadium, with trees on either side, stands. Silver lettering in the middle of the building reads ‘Ryan Field.’

[Photo] Northwestern, 7th Ward residents form working group to discuss Ryan Field rebuilding

April 27, 2022
Softball player in white uniform and white helmet holds bat on shoulder.

[Photo] Softball: No. 10 Northwestern rides offensive momentum to Indiana sweep

April 24, 2022
Softball player in purple-and-white uniform runs swings bat at incoming pitch.

[Photo] Softball: No. 10 Northwestern takes one win, one loss from Illinois doubleheader

April 20, 2022
Rows of students wearing purple and teal Wildcat Welcome shirts.

[Photo] Some students criticize Wildcat Welcome sexual health programming

April 20, 2022
Picture of a black sign in the show. It reads “Northwestern University Health Service, Counseling and Psychological Services.”

[Photo] Northwestern announces partnership with TimelyMD to provide free, virtual mental health care services

April 19, 2022
A person with brown hair wearing a purple jersey and white pants smiles with a person with black hair in the same uniform.

[Photo] Softball: No. 9 Northwestern sweeps Ohio State in Columbus with the help of offensive frenzy

April 10, 2022
University Hall, framed by tree branches and a setting sun.

[Photo] Senior administrators talk faculty and staff compensation, COVID-19 numbers at panel

April 6, 2022
Softball player in purple-and-white uniform runs holds bat

[Photo] Softball: Things go south in South Bend for No. 9 Northwestern

April 5, 2022
Softball player in purple-and-white uniform runs around dirt basepath.

[Photo] Softball: No. 9 Northwestern claims home series against No. 23 Michigan

April 3, 2022
Photo of Harris Hall

[Photo] Students at Northwestern, other universities targeted by employment email scam

March 31, 2022
A purple photo of a sign reading, "Northwestern University."

[Photo] NU’s Community Safety Advisory Board presents on implemented changes at Faculty Senate meeting

March 9, 2022
Pitcher follows through

[Photo] Baseball: Northwestern hopes to build on strong individual performances in upcoming series against Cincinnati

March 3, 2022
Softball player in purple-and-white uniform holding a ball in right arm stands on dirt infield in front of dark-colored wall.

[Photo] Softball: No. 17 Northwestern returns to Carbondale for in-state tournament

March 3, 2022
Softball player in purple and white uniform holding a bat swings at a pitch in front of an opposing player wearing catcher’s gear.

[Photo] Softball: No. 18 Northwestern endures five close games at Mary Nutter Classic

February 27, 2022
Softball player in purple and white uniform runs around the bases on a field.

[Photo] Softball: No. 18 Northwestern returns to Mary Nutter Classic

February 24, 2022
A lacrosse player wearing white holds her stick and runs

[Photo] Lacrosse: No. 6 Northwestern holds off Notre Dame 17-16, extends winning streak to three games

February 23, 2022
A lacrosse player wearing white holds her stick and runs

[Photo] Lacrosse: No. 6 Northwestern puts away Arizona State 16-8, finding rhythm offensively after a stagnant first quarter

February 21, 2022
Player in white jersey throws ball

[Photo] Baseball: Northwestern goes winless in four-game season opening series versus UAB

February 21, 2022
Group in white jerseys stand still.

[Photo] Baseball: Uncertainty awaits Northwestern after major changes during offseason

February 21, 2022
Softball player in purple and white uniform runs around the bases on a field.

[Photo] Softball: Nelson’s walk-off becomes the pinnacle of impressive weekend for Northwestern

February 21, 2022
A woman basketball player in a white and purple jersey claps

[Photo] Women’s Basketball: Northwestern brushes past Illinois to keep the momentum going

February 20, 2022
Softball player looks to throw out runner

[Photo] Softball: Northwestern hoping for an even stronger 2022 season

February 20, 2022
Softball player in white uniform holds glove in hand while standing on infield dirt.

[Photo] Softball: Northwestern faces top-tier opposition at St. Pete/Clearwater Elite Invitational

February 18, 2022
A girl with blonde hair in a white jersey cradles a lacrosse ball while a player in a black jersey defends her.

[Photo] Lacrosse: Northwestern returns to the lakefront in style with 24-13 win over Marquette

February 15, 2022
Softball player in purple and white uniform standing on infield prepares to throw the ball.

[Photo] Softball: Ranked win highlights Northwestern’s 4-1 tournament performance

February 14, 2022
A lacrosse player wearing white on the green field holds a stick with a ball.

[Photo] Lacrosse: No. 4 Northwestern falls short against No. 1 Boston College Saturday, earning first loss of season

February 13, 2022
Field Hockey coach in a black hat, white national champions shirt, and purple pants smiles as she walks across a dark street

[Photo] Field Hockey: Tracey Fuchs signs multi-year contract extension

February 10, 2022
A basketball player wearing white jersey and shorts runs back on defense on a brown court. Bench players wearing white are celebrating in the background.

[Photo] Women’s Basketball: Northwestern nails 10 three-pointers in 78-72 shootout victory against Penn State

February 7, 2022
A basketball player wearing a white jersey, white shorts, and white sneakers dribbles an orange basketball on a brown court and purple bleachers in the background.

[Photo] Women’s Basketball: Northwestern ends slump with offensive surge at Purdue

February 6, 2022
A cat statue at a football stadium.

[Photo] Football: New York Giants to hire former Northwestern quarterback Mike Kafka as offensive coordinator

February 3, 2022
Five Northwestern basketball coaches wearing purple shirts and black pants sit at Welsh-Ryan Arena

[Photo] Women’s Basketball: No. 12 Maryland overpowers Northwestern in College Park

January 23, 2022
A basketball on a court.

[Photo] Athletic Director Derrick Gragg condemns visiting fan’s anti-Asian gestures at men’s basketball game

January 21, 2022
A woman basketball player in a white Northwestern jersey dribbles a bright orange basketball

[Photo] Women’s Basketball: Wildcats pull off win despite yet another schedule change

January 14, 2022
The photo is of the brick McCormick Journalism Center, showing the name of the building.

[Photo] New Medill scholarship memorializes social justice reporter and alum Darran Simon

January 12, 2022
Basketball player in purple points.

[Photo] Men’s Basketball: Northwestern can’t answer No. 13 Ohio State star EJ Liddell’s five-minute explosion in third straight loss

January 10, 2022
A player in a purple jersey with a purple left arm sleeve shoots an orange ball.

[Photo] Men’s Basketball: Aided by hot shooting start, No. 13 Ohio State hands Northwestern third consecutive Big Ten loss

January 9, 2022
A sign with COVID-19 social distancing protocols in front of a blue building.

[Photo] University’s updated quarantine and isolation protocol inconsistent with CDC’s recommendations

January 1, 2022
A basketball on a court

[Photo] Men’s Basketball: Northwestern, Prairie View A&M call off game due to COVID-19 considerations

December 28, 2021
A black metal marker displays a purple sign with words “Northwestern University.” Below the sign is a green map of the campus. Behind the marker are dark green leaves and a lamppost.

[Photo] Northwestern to allow some remote class dates in winter

December 10, 2021
Stadium with gray seats and grass

[Photo] Football: Tight ends coach Bob Heffner retires after 13 years at Northwestern

November 29, 2021
Player in white jersey maneuvers past red jersey.

[Photo] Football: A.J. Hampton Jr. goes from laughing in the locker room to locking down wideouts on the regular

November 19, 2021
A player wearing a purple-and-white jersey with the number ‘44’ on it holds a basketball and prepares to shoot.

[Photo] Women’s Basketball: Abi Scheid, Maggie Lyon return to Welsh-Ryan Arena as Cats take on Loyola

November 16, 2021
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